I initially thought about hand quilting it but with so many other projects on the go I decided to machine some concentric circles to echo the background design on the fabric.

I quilted round the heart and then drew round a plate to get my first circle. I used my quilting guide and walking foot to echo the circle.

I found I had the perfect thread in one of my Aurifil sampler packs. I'm trying to use these in different projects, it is really great trying the different weights. I used the variegated 12wt cotton #4648. It was fabulous in my machine and I used my usual 50wt Aurifil in the bobbin and the back looks great too!

I chose to do a solid scrappy binding and I think it works really well. I used Silent Cinema by Jenean Morrison on the back, as I had some left over from the Owl Love You quilt.

i was wondering how you got those great circles on, thanks for sharing your method! the thread is a really cool touch, front and back. oh, and the backing - good pick. there, i think i've complimented every part of it now. =) don't you love the quick-together quilts?

I didn't know you could use Aurifil 12wt on a machine, but had thought it would look cool as a top stitching or quilting thread. Glad you were the one who tried it first and your machines ok! It does look great. Love concentric circle quilting.